AUTOMATIC BOARD PROBING STATION

Organization Name

nvidia corporation

Inventor(s)

Akhilesh Sandeep Thakur of Portland OR (US)

Ryan Kelsey Albright of Beaverton OR (US)

Frans Johannes Fourie of Portland OR (US)

Jorian Matias Bruslind of Beaverton OR (US)

Kevin Matthew Hoser of Portland OR (US)

Zachary Jacob Watkins of Hillsboro OR (US)

Audrey Grace Cummings of Hillsboro OR (US)

Jose Eduardo Barcenas of Portland OR (US)

Daniel Garanton of Hillsboro OR (US)

Grant Michael Skidmore of Portland OR (US)

AUTOMATIC BOARD PROBING STATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240280629 titled 'AUTOMATIC BOARD PROBING STATION

The patent application describes an automatic board probing station with multiple probe tips associated with probe arms and motorized connectors. These connectors allow independent movement of the probe tips and arms, enabling simultaneous probing of multiple points on a circuit board.

The system includes a plurality of motorized connectors that control the movement of individual probe tips and arms.
Probe tips are capable of communicating probe signals with a circuit analysis system.
The station can probe multiple points on a circuit board simultaneously.
The system allows for efficient and accurate testing of circuit boards.
The technology enhances the speed and precision of circuit board testing processes.

Potential Applications: - Electronics manufacturing - Quality control in circuit board production - Research and development in electronics industry

Problems Solved: - Streamlining the testing process for circuit boards - Improving accuracy and efficiency in probing multiple points simultaneously

Benefits: - Increased productivity in electronics manufacturing - Enhanced quality control measures - Cost-effective testing solutions for circuit boards

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Circuit Board Testing System This technology can be utilized in electronics manufacturing facilities to optimize testing processes, improve quality control, and enhance overall efficiency in circuit board production.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the automatic board probing station improve efficiency in circuit board testing? - The system allows for simultaneous probing of multiple points on a circuit board, reducing testing time and increasing productivity. 2. What are the key features that set this technology apart from traditional board probing methods? - The motorized connectors enable independent movement of probe tips and arms, enhancing precision and accuracy in testing processes.

Original Abstract Submitted

systems and methods herein are for an automatic board probing station in which a plurality of probe tips are associated with a plurality of probe arms and with a plurality of motorized connectors, where the plurality of motorized connectors is to cause individual ones of the plurality of probe tips and individual ones of the plurality of probe arms to be movable independently, and where the plurality of probe tips is to communicate probe signals with a circuit analysis system and is to concurrently probe a plurality of probe points of a circuit board.